Description

4-(3-Methylphenyl)Thiophenol is a specialized aromatic thiol compound featuring a methyl-substituted phenyl group. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where controlled sulfur incorporation and steric properties are critical. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries. The compound's reactivity profile enables its use in creating ligands, functional monomers, and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thioether or disulfide linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that benefit from the bioactivity of the thiophenol group.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a chain-transfer agent, cross-linking agent, or functional monomer in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of metal-organic complexes and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic transformations, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution and the formation of sulfides and sulfones.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Methylphenyl)Thiophenol
CAS No.	933674-65-8
Molecular Formula	C13H12S
Molecular Weight	200.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-thiol; 4-(m-Tolyl)benzenethiol; 4-(3-Methylphenyl)benzenethiol; (3-Methylphenyl)phenyl mercaptan; m-Terphenyl-4'-thiol; 4-(3-Methylphenyl)thiophenol; CAS 933674-65-8
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Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Methylphenyl)Thiophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.